Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Breast Cancer Awareness Program at Shadaan College
A special program about breast cancer was held at Shadaan Engineering College in Hyderabad.
The event was organized by an NGO called Marham and the Rotary Club of Hyderabad Central.
About 500 young women attended the session, which was hosted by Sadiq and Mithra.
Dr. Nabat Bandeali, who is a doctor and the founder of Marham, led the initiative.
She is currently being treated for breast cancer herself.
Other doctors, like Dr. K Sreekanth and Dr. Bhavya Bayana, talked about the importance of checking for breast cancer early and how it can be treated successfully if found early.
They also mentioned that more young women are getting breast cancer, so it's important to talk about it openly.
The program aimed to educate and encourage women to take care of their breast health.
A breast cancer awareness program was organized at Shadaan Engineering College by NGO Marham and the Rotary Club of Hyderabad Central.
Nearly 500 young women participated in the session, which encouraged open dialogue on breast cancer.
Dr. Nabat Bandeali, a gynaecologist and founder of Marham, led the initiative and shared her personal experience with breast cancer.
Dr. K Sreekanth emphasized the importance of breast self-examination and early detection, noting a 90% success rate in treating early-stage cancers.
Dr. Bhavya Bayana highlighted the rising incidence of breast cancer among younger women and the need to normalize conversations around breast health.
- Who
- NGO Marham, Rotary Club of Hyderabad Central, volunteers, 500 young women, Dr. Nabat Bandeali, Dr. K Sreekanth, Dr. Bhavya Bayana, MVR Mohan, K Prabhakar
- What
- Breast cancer awareness program
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Shadaan Engineering College, Hyderabad
- Why
- To raise awareness about breast cancer and encourage early detection and self-examination
- Organizers
- NGO Marham, Rotary Club of Hyderabad Central, volunteers
- Participants
- 500 young women
- Hosts
- Sadiq and Mithra
- Lead Speaker
- Dr. Nabat Bandeali, gynaecologist and founder of NGO Marham
- Clinical Director (Oncology)
- Dr. K Sreekanth, Yashoda Hospitals
- Surgical Oncologist
- Dr. Bhavya Bayana, KIMS Hospital
- Rotary Leaders
- MVR Mohan, K Prabhakar
- Key Message
- Importance of breast self-examination and early detection